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SJ12 RKK

2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,608 mi
Last recorded55,608 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe39,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 RKK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 55,608 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 55,608 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 50,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 38,324 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 28,155 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 22,341 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 8,399 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 8,182 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 7,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 6,989 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 6,218 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 5,366 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 4,152 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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SJ12 RKK is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 39,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ12 RKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SJ12 RKK registered?

SJ12 RKK is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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